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Fiber optic cable having a dry insert with a fold

US7406233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2006
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4403
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical waveguide, at least one dry insert and a cable jacket. The at least one optical waveguide and at least one dry insert are at least partially disposed within a cavity of the cable jacket. The at least one dry insert has a first and second portion that are connected to one another. In one embodiment, at least one fold is present between the two portions.

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